Benin Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Benin's exchange rate was 627.81 in 2025, ranked 29th globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Benin's exchange rate stood at 627.81 in 2025, a rise of +21.46 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 627.81 by 2025. Benin ranked 29th globally.
Benin’s official exchange rate has risen from 245.20 in 1960 to 627.81 in 2025, placing the country 29th globally among 66 years of data. The rate peaked at 732.40 in 2001, reflecting a period of currency depreciation that followed the early‑1990s structural adjustments, while the all‑time trough of 211.28 in 1980 coincided with a relatively strong franc during the post‑oil‑crisis era. Compared with peers, Benin’s 2025 level is virtually identical to Burkina Faso’s 627.43 and markedly lower than Angola’s 836.05, underscoring similar macro‑economic pressures in the West African Economic and Monetary Union. The long‑term upward trajectory suggests persistent balance‑of‑payments deficits and limited foreign‑exchange inflows, although modest improvements in export diversification or external debt relief could temper future depreciation. Continued monitoring of fiscal consolidation and regional integration will be crucial to shaping the exchange‑rate path.
Data & projection
| Year | Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 651.04 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 639.42 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 627.81 | - | - |
| 2025 | 627.81 | +21.46 | #29 |
| 2024 | 606.35 | −0.31 | #161 |
| 2023 | 606.65 | −16.26 | #178 |
| 2022 | 622.91 | +68.30 | #169 |
| 2021 | 554.61 | −19.69 | #181 |
| 2020 | 574.29 | −11.66 | #168 |
| 2019 | 585.95 | +30.50 | #183 |
| 2018 | 555.45 | −25.21 | #183 |
| 2017 | 580.66 | −11.95 | #171 |
| 2016 | 592.61 | +1.39 | #171 |
| 2015 | 591.21 | +97.45 | #172 |
| 2014 | 493.76 | −0.14 | #184 |
| 2013 | 493.90 | −16.66 | #171 |
| 2012 | 510.56 | +39.31 | #173 |
| 2011 | 471.25 | −23.55 | #172 |
Analysis
Benin's exchange rate was 627.81 in 2025, a rise of +21.46 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 627.81 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Benin's exchange rate was 627.81 in 2025. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 3.5% increase from the previous year.
Benin's exchange rate peaked at 732.40 in 2001.
The lowest exchange rate in Benin was 211.28 in 1980.
Benin ranks 29th globally in exchange rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
Benin's exchange rate is projected to reach 627.81 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exchange rate of Benin in 2025 was 627.81. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_benin_exchange-rate,
title = {Benin Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/benin/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}